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Mammography second opinion
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Other Second Opinion ServicesHard copies:If you mail us a hard copy (films), there will be a $30 an additional fee and $20 fee if you would like us to return the films
Comparison studies:If you have additional radiologic exam of the same body part, we can review and compare those studies to the most recent one. The older comparison studies will be carefully reviewed and compared so that an accurate assessment can be made for any changes or new findings.
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Why You Need a Mammography Second OpinionAbout one in eight U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. The good news is that today, it is often a curable disease—if found at an early stage. That’s why to be sure their mammograms are being interpreted correctly, many women get a mammography second opinion. An annual mammogram is considered the best way to screen healthy women over age 40 for the disease. A mammogram is a special x-ray image of the breast, which is examined by a radiologist for any unusual features that may be related to cancer. While any women may want a mammography second opinion, certain women in particular will want to a second radiologist to read their exam. Common Candidates for Mammography Second OpinionSome women will have abnormalities detected in their annual mammograms, which typically lead to further testing. Before having these tests, it may be advisable to have a mammography second opinion. Your radiologist may also believe that certain abnormalities found in your mammogram are not related to cancer and order no further testing. To ensure your physician is correct and you are problem-free, you will want to have a mammography second opinion. Women who have been identified as having a high risk for breast cancer may want to have a mammography second opinion even if an exam is interpreted as normal to ensure their peace-of-mind. Because breast cancer is such a common illness, even women with no risk factors may wish to have a mammography second opinion on a normal exam if they worry about breast cancer and want to rest easy. Finally, if you have been previously treated for breast cancer, you will continue to have periodic mammograms to ensure you remain disease-free. In this case, you also may want to have a mammography second opinion to ensure an abnormality has not been missed. Mammography Second Opinions Call for Mammography SpecialistsHaving a mammogram interpreted by a radiology sub-specialist or a radiologist particularly experienced in mammography second opinion is particularly important. Radiologists may be generalists reading a wide range of exams or specially trained experts who focus on a particular area. XMRI.com has handpicked a team of highly-trained sub-specialists to give you peace of mind about your mammography second opinion. These physicians have the extra training and experience to assess small nuances on your exam and their mammography second opinion may make the important difference in your diagnosis. When you book your mammography second opinion, review the XMRI.com website carefully and select an appropriate sub-specialist. If you are unsure, contact XMRI.com for assistance. You Can Play an Active Role in Your Healthcare with a Mammography Second OpinionMost physicians agree that patients should conduct research about their medical symptoms. They feel patients should play an important role in their own healthcare and their CT second opinion. In particular a CT second opinion is particularly important for conditions where diagnosis demands a high level of radiology skill and when a mis-diagnosis may result in more invasive treatment or an irreversible treatment that may be unnecessary. Remember, receiving a mammography second opinion doesn’t mean you don’t trust your doctor. It simply means you are an intelligent, motivated patient ready to play an active role in your own healthcare. Most physicians will respect a patient who asks for a mammography second opinion from a highly trained fellow radiologist because it can contribute new information to their healthcare management. It’s your body and your health. . . so order your mammography second opinion today! |